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Co-raising “E” Litter pup Emily
Did you know that “E” litter pup, Emily, is being raised by two families?? It’s true; she is being “co-raised”. That is to say, she is living with, being trained by, and getting raised at two different homes. This is … Continue reading
The “E” Litter kicks off 2013 with woofs, romps, and road trips!
Happy 2013 to all our friends and supporters! We “E” Litter pups sure do appreciate all the love and interest so many folks have shown us over the last 17+ weeks. Yes, you read that right, we are now over … Continue reading
“Go long, Tebow!!”
Tim Tebow is a quarterback. Canine Companions for Independence puppy Tebow is a wide receiver. He’s a natural – he runs a pattern downfield, turns back, and looks up, waiting for the ball to sail overhead. People know he doesn’t … Continue reading
Titus closed his eyes and made a wish…
Each year about 600 puppies are born into the Canine Companions community—all are born with the hopes of becoming an assistance dog and creating independence for a person with a disability. In January 2010, puppy Heaven started her journey. At … Continue reading
An “E” Litter Puppy’s Wish List
We “E” Litter pups have sure been having a great time since being placed with our puppy raisers. We’ve frolicked with new friends, started taking puppy-training classes, chased falling leaves, met the neighborhood cats, and have especially enjoyed all the beautiful … Continue reading
Move Over Black Friday and Cyber Monday – It’s Giving Tuesday!
We have a day for giving thanks! We have two days for getting deals! This year, Canine Companions is participating in the creation of Giving Tuesday—Tuesday, November 27, 2012—the giving season’s opening day! Be a part of Giving … Continue reading
The Best of the Best – (Veterans Day Video)
Independence is a core value of Canine Companions for Independence that resonates with so many. Perhaps even more so for the men and women who serve so selflessly in our armed forces to protect and create independence for others. Veterans … Continue reading
A look into the world of a Canine Companions Trainer
After the puppy raiser returns the dog to CCI at approximately 15 months of age, the dog attends a six month or, in some cases, nine month training course with professional trainers at a Regional Training Center. One of our … Continue reading
The Stories of our Hero Dogs
Eighteen Canine Companions for Independence assistance dogs have been nominated for a Hero Dog Award! We are featuring some of their stories here, directly from the dogs’ human partners. Here’s our first one, don’t forget to vote each day! Hi … Continue reading
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Canine Companions Needs Your Vote!
Canine Companions has a great opportunity — the chance for assistance dogs to be featured in the Orvis Dogs catalog! What a great way to get the word out on the wonderful benefits an assistance dog provides children and adults … Continue reading
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